Month: October 2024

The launch of ‘Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 12 (Yard 80)’, the Sixth Barge of 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition Barge project, built by MSME Shipyard, M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd (SEPPL), Visakhapatnam for Indian Navy, was undertaken on 10 Oct 24 at M/s Vinayaga Marine Petro Ltd, Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra (launch site of M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd). The launching Ceremony was presided over by Cmde MV Raj Krishna, CoY(Mbi). The contract for building 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition Barge was signed between MoD and M/s SECON…

On October 10, 2024, the Indian Navy officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company. This partnership’s primary objective is to provide a comprehensive life insurance program aimed at enhancing the financial security of naval civilians and their families. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the Indian Navy, which has declared 2024 as the ‘Year of Naval Civilians,’ emphasizing the importance of welfare, inclusivity, and improved working conditions for its civilian workforce. The MoU with Bajaj Allianz is designed to offer a…

On October 10, 2024, Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Sahibganj-Howrah Intercity Express via video conferencing, marking a significant enhancement in rail connectivity for the region of Jharkhand. This new train service spans a distance of 350 kilometers, facilitating travel between Sahibganj and Howrah in approximately seven hours, with affordable fares set at just 125 rupees. During the inauguration, Minister  emphasized the historical importance of the Santhal Pargana region and its contributions to India’s independence struggle. He mentioned a remarkable increase in the railway budget allocation for Jharkhand—from…

A recent study has revealed substantial shale gas generation potential in the eastern South Karanpura coalfield located in Jharkhand, India. Conducted by scientists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), the research provides critical insights into the area’s energy resources, which could support national energy security and further exploration efforts in hydrocarbon resources. The South Karanpura coalfield is situated in the Ramgarh district and is comprised of 28 major coal blocks, well-known for their abundant coal deposits. However, with a rising demand for energy, particularly through unconventional resources, focus…

Recent research has unveiled a promising new target for enhancing cancer therapies, particularly for patients whose cancers exhibit resistance to existing treatments. A team of scientists from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) has focused on a DNA repair enzyme known as Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1), revealing its significant role in cancer cell survival following chemotherapy that targets Topoisomerase 1 (Top1) enzymes, such as Camptothecin and Topotecan. While investigating how cancer cells repair DNA during cell division and respond to DNA damage induced by enzyme Topoisomerase 1…